CHICO — A man and woman considered to be Chico-area transients were arrested in Duluth, Minn., in late November, a few weeks after they showed up on a list of Butte’s most wanted fugitives.

Ashley Ann Glaum, 20, and Justin Done Vanscoy, 29, were being sought on felony warrants alleging two counts of committing lewd acts with a child, and one count of furnishing a child with marijuana.

Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said Vanscoy initially refused to waive extradition, blocking his return to California, but changed his mind and is now in custody at the Butte County Jail in Oroville.

Ramsey said the pair befriended a woman living in the unincorporated area of Butte County who allowed them to briefly stay at her home.

While there they allegedly molested two sisters, age 9 and 12, by touching them sexually under their clothing.

Ramsey said the pair also supplied the older sister with marijuana, in an alleged attempt to get her to engage in a three-way sexual encounter with them.

Vanscoy entered a plea of not guilty to the charges on Dec. 24. His bail has been set at $130,000.

Ramsey said Vanscoy was convicted of burglary in Oklahoma.

Glaum entered a plea of not guilty in early December and was released on bail.

If convicted, the pair could serve up to 111?2 years in prison on each of three counts.

A preliminary hearing for Glaum is set for today. Vanscoy’s next court date is Jan. 20.